CEDRO VELHO: Great way to spend the day checking out the old sugar cane factory and walking up the path to enjoy the view, swim in the lake, and have a beer and lunch at the restaurants there, and take a stroll around the magnificent dam.

The place is said to be the home of alien landings and abductions! They even made a movie about it:

Great chance to visit a small town and experience the countryside

DO THEY SPEAK ENGLISH? Not typically. Keep that translator handy!

WHAT I THINK: Quixada, Ceara Brazil is about 180 km (2.5-3 hours) south of Fortaleza. It is easy to access by bus, car or taxi, and taxis are available once you arrive there. It has a population of about 80,000+ and the city is in the middle of some breathtaking natural stone monoliths. I REALLY enjoyed my time visiting the old sugar cane factory, and Cedro Dam. They have a cute little restaurant just as you are approaching the dam, and there’s even a place to go for a dip in the lake if you’d like! I’d reccommend eating at the Pe de Serra Restaurant (rather than the one at Cedro Dam), as it will give you a chance to see another area. I think this is an excellent place to go for 1-2 days, just to get a taste of life in the countryside and experience a change of scenery in an area that is truy breathtaking! I REALLY enjoyed my time exploring this place for a couple of days and hanging out a bit with the locals! I will definitely visit again from time to time.